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Jennifer Laffin

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Word Parts We Know {BUNDLE} - Building Vocab...

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Getting Ready to Research -- Grades 3 - 8

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Pausing for Poetry - Understanding Poetry in...

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Getting Started with Genius Hour

By Jennifer Laffin

You've surely heard all the raves about Genius Hour. Wonder how you can get started with Genius Hour in your classroom? This product will show you the way! This product includes: * Directions for getting started * Genius Hour topic sparks *

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For All Subject Areas

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3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th

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Research, Activities, Printables

CCSS:

W.3.7, W.4.7, W.5.2, W.5.7, W.6.7, W.7.7, W.8.7, SL.3.3, SL.3.4, SL.3.6, SL.4.2 ...

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Word Parts We Know {BUNDLE} - Building Vocab thru Greek & Latin Word Parts

By Jennifer Laffin

*** BUY BOTH LEVEL 1 & LEVEL 2 IN THIS BUNDLE AND SAVE!!! *** Word Parts We Know (Levels 1 & 2) - Building Vocabulary through Greek & Latin Word Parts 24 WEEKS OF PREFIX/SUFFIX WORK! Help your students become Word Detectives to build

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Word Walls

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Writer's Notebook Reference -- Helping Students Grow in the Craft of Writing

By Jennifer Laffin

Maintaining a Writer’s Notebook is a great way for students to store their writing and keep all the tools they need for writing success in one place. Writer's Notebook Reference contains sheets on 12 essential tools that students can use to become

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Printables

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Word Parts We Know (Level 1) - Building Vocabulary thru Greek & Latin Word Parts

By Jennifer Laffin

Help your students become Word Detectives to build their Vocabulary, Comprehension and Fluency by teaching them Greek & Latin prefix and suffix Word Parts! Your students will become strategic readers, better word decoders, and more confident in

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Reading, Vocabulary, Tools for Common Core

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4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Handouts, Assessment, Word Walls

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Mythology Museum

By Jennifer Laffin

Looking for a fun way to incorporate student research, creativity, and the study of mythology? The Mythology Museum is the answer! Working alone or in groups, students will research a mythological character (god, goddess, creature, etc.) and

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English Language Arts, Reading, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

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Projects, Printables, Cooperative Learning

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RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.3, RL.3.4, RL.3.9, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.3, RL.4.4, RL.4.9, RL.5.1 ...

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Getting Ready to Research -- Grades 3 - 8

By Jennifer Laffin

Students need to build strong research skills for success in school. This unit will help your students prepare for conducting their research project. It teaches/reviews these important research skills: * Informational vs. Research writing * Types

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Writing-Expository, Other (ELA), Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Thematic Unit Plans, Printables

$6.00

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Native American Museum - Tribe Research Project

By Jennifer Laffin

A fun and collaborative way for students to learn about the Native American tribes from your state! Students will research and prepare museum display boards on one Native American tribe. (You choose the tribes for your state.) Research questions

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Writing-Expository, Social Studies - History, Native Americans

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th

Types:

Research, Projects, Cooperative Learning

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12 ratings

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Number of the Day Task Cards {Upper Elementary Edition}

By Jennifer Laffin

Looking for a way to help your students develop number sense and mental math skills? Look no further! Incorporating Number of the Day into my classroom on a daily basis was one of the best things I’ve ever done to help my students become more

Subjects:

Basic Operations, Mental Math, Place Value

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Activities, Computation, Math Centers

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Writer's Notebook Divider Pages {Monster Theme}

By Jennifer Laffin

Using a Writer's Notebook in my writing classroom is one of the best things I've ever done to help my students move forward as writers! Help your students keep their Writer's Notebook organized with these handy section divider pages. Copy on

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Writing-Expository, Writing, Writing-Essays

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Other, Printables

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Reading Genre Challenge - Reading Tags

By Jennifer Laffin

Inspired by the work of Donalyn MIller, The Book Whisperer, these reading tags are a great motivator to get your students reading outside of their usual comfort reading zone to try new genres! Before you know it, students will be reading more books

Subjects:

Reading, Literature, Poetry

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Other, Fun Stuff, Printables

CCSS:

RL.3.10, RL.4.10, RL.5.10, RL.6.10

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Pausing for Poetry - Understanding Poetry in 10 Minutes a Day

By Jennifer Laffin

Using poetry in your classroom is a great way to build comprehension, critical thinking, analysis, and fluency skills. Poetry can also be used as a mentor text in writing to teach “show, don’t tell,” figurative language and grammar skills. You can

Subjects:

English Language Arts, Reading, Poetry

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Printables, Bulletin Board Ideas

CCSS:

RL.3.1, RL.3.2, RL.3.4, RL.3.5, RL.4.1, RL.4.2, RL.4.4, RL.4.5, RL.4.6, RL.5.1, RL.5.2 ...

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Word Parts We Know (Level 2) - Building Vocabulary thru Greek & Latin Word Parts

By Jennifer Laffin

Ready for MORE Word Parts We Know? Level 2 is now available! Help your students become Word Detectives to build their Vocabulary, Comprehension and Fluency by teaching them Greek & Latin prefix and suffix Word Parts! Your students will become

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Worksheets, Assessment, Word Walls

$12.99

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Writer's Notebook Divider Pages {Bird Theme}

By Jennifer Laffin

Subjects:

Writing-Expository, Writing, Writing-Essays

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Other, Printables

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Writer's Notebook Divider Pages {Space Alien Theme}

By Jennifer Laffin

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Writing-Expository, Writing, Writing-Essays

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2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Other, Printables

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Types of Writing Mini Posters for Writing Workshop

By Jennifer Laffin

Encourage your students to move beyond basic story writing in your Writing Workshop by introducing a variety of other types of writing. Students who say "I don't know what to write about" may simply be bored with writing stories. These

Subjects:

Creative Writing, Writing

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Printables, Posters

CCSS:

W.4.4, W.4.7, W.4.8, W.4.10, W.5.4, W.5.7, W.5.8, W.5.10, W.6.4, W.6.7, W.6.10

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Student Numbers {1-32}

By Jennifer Laffin

Use these numbers to * label coat hooks * label desks * label mailboxes * assign students on rotation boards * pick-a-partner work * and so much more! I also use these numbers in my classroom to label book pockets on the back of my

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For All Subject Areas

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Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Classroom Forms

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Wonderful Words Chart

By Jennifer Laffin

Students can use this handout to record all of the wonderful words they find in their independent reading! Would make a wonderful addition to any reading or writing notebook! Students can use this reference form to save and add new and different

Subjects:

Reading, Vocabulary, Tools for Common Core

Grades:

3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

Types:

Other, Handouts, Printables

FREE

2 ratings

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The Stories of My Life (So Far) - Autobiography Book for Publishing

By Jennifer Laffin

Are you tired of your students writing autobiographies that look like this? I was born on ___ in ___. My mom is ___ and my dad is ___ . I like to ___. I don't like to ___. When I grow up, I want to be a ___. THE END." Teach them to write

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Writing

Grades:

2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th

Types:

Printables

FREE

16 ratings

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What Do I Make? {Inspirational Poster}

By Jennifer Laffin

Nobody became a teacher for the paycheck. Teaching is more than that. Our influence reaches far and wide. Enjoy this freebie as you think about what you make {besides a paycheck}. YOU make a difference!! I would appreciate your feedback and

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For All Subject Areas

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, ...

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Professional Documents, Printables

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Get Ready to Glow -- Back to School Student Gift

By Jennifer Laffin

Print out these cute "Get Ready to Glow This Year" cards and attach them to a glow stick. They make a great Back to School Night or First Day of School surprise! They are sure to get your year "glowing" right!! If you download this free product,

Subjects:

For All Subject Areas, Back to School

Grades:

Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th

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Fun Stuff

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

This fall, I will begin my sixth year teaching 4th grade.

MY TEACHING STYLE

I believe that students learn best when they are active participants in their learning. I try to make sure my lessons are hands-on, engaging and call upon the interests of my students whenever possible!

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

2012 Elementary Teacher of the Year - Lake Geneva Schools

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

B.A. in English - Carthage College Master of Arts - Teaching - Cardinal Stritch University National Writing Project - Summer Institute - UW-Milwaukee

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I am a lifelong learner and I want to inspire my students to learn something new every day!

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PreK, Kindergarten, 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, 6^th, 7^th, 8^th, 9^th, 10^th, 11^th, 12^th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Staff, Not Grade Specific

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English Language Arts, Creative Writing, Writing-Expository, Reading, Vocabulary, Specialty, Math, Basic Operations, Social Studies - History, Native Americans, Other (Specialty), Other (ELA), For All Subject Areas, Literature, Writing, Writing-Essays, Holidays/Seasonal, Back to School, Christmas/ Chanukah/ Kwanzaa, Poetry, Mental Math, Place Value, Tools for Common Core

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